Apple iPhone Lightning Dock Review

Apple iPhone Lightning Dock Review

Apple is unforgivably late to the accessory game with its new iPhone Lightning Dock it only just recently released...yet again. There are plenty of really great options available from third parties, however, none are quite as minimalist as Apple official offering. Low in profile and as compact as a functional dock can get, Apple's iPhone Lightning Dock is an upright iPhone charger equipped with a very useful audio line-out port and made from the all too familiar sleek white plastic as every other dock that came before it, only it's more versatile than ever before. Well, not exactly as versatile as some other third party alternatives. 

The iPhone Lightning Dock is a universal iPhone dock that supports any iPhone or iPod touch with a Lightning connector. It's also the first dock Apple has introduced that plays nicely with protective cases and skins. It stands to reason that many hardcore Apple fans will prefer the Apple-made Lightning dock for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but is it truly worth forking over $39 when you can get great docks like the Twelve South's HiRise or the Fuz EverDock with support for the iPhone and iPad?

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Calibre Ultra'Go mini Power Station Review

Calibre Ultra'Go mini Power Station Review

Calibre is one of countless names producing external backup battery packs, a name you probably have never heard of either. So what Calibre has done to make itself shine like a diamond in a the rough is create one of the more influential backup batteries that we have seen. With a first-class, ultra-clean design we swear could be based off of a leaked schematic of a soon-to-be-released Apple product, the Ultra'Go mini has already done its part in grabbing our full attention before knowing what it does and how well it does what it should do. Calibre's Ultra'Go mini is not much different from other batteries of its kind in that it'll charge just about every one of your USB-powered gizmos except that the Ultra'Go mini sells itself as the world's first ultra-compact battery pack to feature vibration signalling. A vibrating external backup battery? That's certainly an intriguing first for us. What does it all mean though? Let's get straight into the thick of it then!

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Just Mobile AluCable, Mini, Twist & Highway Duo, Max Review

Just Mobile AluCable, Mini, Twist & Highway Duo, Max Review

In its never ending quest to enhance the mobile user's experience with products that are as elegant and functional as they are convenient, Just Mobile has created a full line dedicated to gadget charging. More specifically, Apple gadgets. The company's new Lightning connector accessories consist of the AluCable, AluCable Mini and AluCable Twist - three slightly different Lightning cables designed to answer specific needs while also boasting a stylish design that is a first in Lightning cable history- tapered anodized aluminum connector ends worthy of Apple's iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S.

But that's not all we have our hands on because Just Mobile recently introduced two more stylish, aluminum-clad car chargers to its lineup including the Highway Duo and Highway Max, both featuring USB charging ports with configurations that set them apart from one another - the latter being Android, iOS and Windows Phone friendly. More accessory selection, just for you. Head past the break as we dissect 5 of Just Mobile's latest charging accessories after the cut!

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Twelve South HiRise Lightning Dock for iPhone 5 & iPad mini Review

Twelve South HiRise Lightning Dock for iPhone 5 & iPad mini Review

Twelve South's obsession over elevating Apple products hasn't stopped with its adjustable HiRise stand for the iMac and MacBooks, because now the company has released a third and unlikely final version of the HiRise, and this time it's made for iOS devices. Here to put all other docks to shame with its ingenuity is Twelve South's HiRise for iPhone, the first case-friendly Lightning dock of its kind that will make perfect sense if you've got an iPhone 5 or an iPad mini. Made entirely out of aluminum and priced at $35, the HiRise is stunning stand gone dock that might be one of the best docking solutions there is. As always, you can catch our in-depth review after the break!

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Just Mobile Gum++ Backup Battery Review

Just Mobile Gum++ Backup Battery Review

For years Just Mobile has been making things out of aluminum, nice and helpful things too. Its aluminum-made rechargeable backup battery packs were and continue to be one of the nicest looking on the market. To grow and improve its line of electricity harnessing banks, Just Mobile's most recent release includes the Gum++ (or Gum Plus Plus), a 6000mAh external backup battery follow-up to the aluminum-made Gum Plus that boasts an ultra-portable form factor that features a high-powered USB output port capable of filling up smartphones, tablets and just about any inanimate object that's got a USB port on it with extended hours of usage.

Redesigned with a hard-wearing ABS plastic shell, the Gum++ is supposedly more durable than its aluminum predecessor and can charge your smartphone up to three times over. As always, we conducted our own testing using multiple devices to find out if any of these claims really stick. Our full review awaits!

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OCDesk OCDock iPhone 5 iMac Lightning Dock Review

OCDesk OCDock iPhone 5 iMac Lightning Dock Review

Charging docks this innovative are one in a million. The OCDock is one of the many incredible things to have originated due to the crowed-funding platform Kickstarter. It is also a part of a rather small group of truly innovative accessories that has gathered a great deal of iPhone and iMac-using followers. The problem with docks these days is that while they may be minimalist to the utmost degree, they still take up desk space and look like a wired mouse with an exposed cable running from behind. We love to cut the cord on just about everything don't we? That is what OCDesk set out do achieve with their OCDock dock for the iPhone 4/S and iPhone 5. It was designed to seamlessly flow with the iMac or Thunderbolt Display whilst cleverly concealing its cable to form super clean desk setup any Apple enthusiast will fall in love with.

If you've got an iMac or a Thunderbolt Display, this aluminum-machined dock was made for you and your iPhone. Our full review awaits!

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BlueLounge MiniDock for iPhone 5 Review

BlueLounge MiniDock for iPhone 5 Review

Who doesn’t love a cool little accessory to go hand in hand with your iPhone or iPod right? Well BlueLounge is at it again with their updated version of the MiniDock. Sometimes simplicity goes a long way and the brilliance of having a dock that charges your iPhone/iPod without cables is a gadget lover's best friend. This concept has worked well in the past with iOS devices made with 30-pin connectors so we imagined the new updated version featuring a Lightning connector would function just the same, if not better - it indeed it does. Having the ability to view your screen upright without looking down at the table or floor just makes life a little easier, but there are some caveats that come with such a dock having it rely on the location of your wall sockets. The MiniDock comes with a hefty price of $40, so let's jump into the review and check to see if it warrants that price tag.

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